Thursday, February 5

Sports

Super Eagles threaten “strike” over unpaid bonuses

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are facing fresh uncertainty at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after players and members of the coaching crew raised concerns over unpaid allowances and bonuses, threatening to boycott training and travel plans ahead of their quarter-final…

Transfer: Romano clears air on Chelsea’s plot to sign Vinicius

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has dismissed reports of Chelsea’s move to sign Vinicius from Real Madrid. Reports had emerged that the Premier League west London club is planning to bring the Brazilian international to Stamford Bridge amid the ongoing…

Arteta ‘sad’ to see Amorim sacked by Man Utd

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday that he was “sad” to see rival boss Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United as he reflected on the brutal nature of their trade. Amorim was dismissed by the Premier League giants on…

Côte d’Ivoire reach AFCON 2025 quarter-final with 3-0 win

Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire have completed the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final line-up after a dominant 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Marrakesh. Côté d’ivoire thrash Burkina Faso 3-0 in AFCON 2025 Round of 16…

Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 to reach AFCON quarters

Ivory Coast’s defence of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title is gathering momentum after they comfortably beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in the last 16, meaning they have now won six of their last eight internationals (D1, L1). Burkina Faso…

TECNO empowers young footballers in Lagos with new pitch

Nigeria’s mobile phone brand, TECNO, has reinforced its commitment to grassroots football and youth development with the completion of a new 5-a-side football pitch at the Alade Sports Complex in Command, Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State. According to a…

Arne Slot insists Liverpool can still do special things

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists his reigning English champions can still do “special things” this season as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal following a faltering start to their title defence. Slot’s men head to the Emirates for…

NPFL refs lament unpaid allowances for 11 matchdays

Referees and other match officials in the Nigeria Premier Football League have not been paid their indemnities for officiating in the topflight for about 11 matchdays, leading to growing discontent ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 season, The…

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